In my last post, I complained that I did not get to wear my puffer, so I took the law into my own hands. Here I am wearing my puffer for a nighttime walk in Redondo, through a great neighborhood that creates tons of fantastic light displays. Just wearing leggings and a thin top underneath. O_O Not so much leggings-as-pants as it is puffer-as-dress.

For those who have known me a while, yes, in fact that is a Jayne/Firefly beanie. Manspiration FTW!

Hello, Fabbers! Thank you to everyone who replied on my OT thread last week... it can feel awkward coming back after so long an absence, but I'm glad to not be forgotten. <3

I have been in Missouri with my family, so I didn't take many outfit-specific shots, but I wanted to share some of my bday loot!

I have talked before about my gigantic head, and it turns out I wear the same hat size as Dad. I kept trying his on, so he brought me to pick one out for myself. I tried on lots of Rag & Bone fedoras, but I liked the shorter brim of the men's Pendleton - PSA: if you're looking for a menswear hat, Pendleton and Scala rock, and they're less than 1/2 the price.

Dad was also drawn to fur jackets, and my sister and I both ended up with the Hollister cardigan in the first picture. I couldn't see myself wearing a full-fur bomber that often, and this was a nice hybrid on sale. I love it with my YLF leopard booties.

The yellow wristlet was a gift from my sister - great match for my Kate Spade bag. :)

Pic 2 shows one of the gifts from my (step)Mom, a wonderful mauve scarf from American Eagle. I think she has officially set me off on a mauve kick - I need more! Worn with my Theory pants and Vince scuba (Ebay super score).

Extended and pic heavy account of the trip available on my website if anyone is interested... some really yummy restaurants there!

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I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)

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